First Detection of Honeybee Pathogenic Viruses in Butterflies

Several pathogens are important causes of the observed pollinator decline, some of which could be transmitted between different pollinator species. To determine whether honeybee viruses can be transmitted to butterflies, a total of 120 butterflies were sampled at four locations in Slovenia. At each...

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Main Authors: Metka Pislak Ocepek, Gordana Glavan, Rudi Verovnik, Laura Šimenc, Ivan Toplak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/10/925